One of the things my gotta-stay-awake YouTube watching has led to is a renewal in my interest in miniatures. First, I discovered this amazing model of Howl’s Moving Castle made from discarded plastic, cardboard, wire, and lots of re-purposed objects. It’s a long video, but Studson Studio’s delivery is educational and entertaining. He even chants his patron names list, matching it to the music from the movie and making it rhyme.
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Tolkien’s Defense of Escapist Fantasy
In these troubled times, reading can be a balm and comfort . Escaping into a favorite story is one way to get temporary relief from the stress and anxiety we are all dealing with at the moment. But not everyone approves of “escapist” reading. Since today is also Tolkien Reading Day, I want to share what J.R.R. Tolkien himself had to say about fantasy literature and reading to escape.
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Girls Disguised as Boys: Could it Work?
In fiction, girls pretend to be male by dressing like boys. But would it really work?
Why I Can’t Watch Game Of Thrones
As a fantasy fan, it bugs me that I can’t watch GOT. But I have my reasons.